Question

chloropropane reacts with sodium butoxide and gives a product p containing ether functional group identify p​

Answer 1

Answer:

Ethers are a class of organic compounds that contain an ether group—an oxygen atom connected to two alkyl or aryl groups. They have the general formula R–O–R′, where R and R′ represent the alkyl or aryl groups. Ethers can again be classified into two varieties: if the alkyl groups are the same on both sides of the oxygen atom, then it is a simple or symmetrical ether, whereas if they are different, the ethers are called mixed or unsymmetrical ethers.[1] A typical example of the first group is the solvent and anesthetic diethyl ether, commonly referred to simply as "ether" (CH3–CH2–O–CH2–CH3). Ethers are common in organic chemistry and even more prevalent in biochemistry, as they are common linkages in carbohydrates and lignin.[2]

Answer 2

Answer:

p - propyl tert-butyl ether

Explanation:

The general structure of ether is R-0-R'.

The R and R' are alkyl or aryl groups. They both can be either the same or different.

The above-mentioned reaction is known as Williamson ether synthesis. Here, alcohols are first converted to alkoxides and then to the ethers by using alkyl halides.

Alkyl halides are R-X where R is the alkyl group and X is halogen (Chlorine, Bromine, Iodine).

Sodium butoxide is an alkoxide and chloropropane is an alkyl halide. According to Williamson ether synthesis, ether formation takes place.

The ether is called Propyl tert-butyl ether.

Reaction:

$CH3-CH2-CH3Cl$  +  $(CH3)3CONa$ ⇒ $(CH3)3COCH3-CH2-CH3$

   Chloropropane          Sodium butoxide        Propyl tert-butyl ether

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